Five chefs to watch

The five chefs profiled here seem poised to become big names in the next few years. They include Adam Plitt, executive sous chef at Le Bernardin in New York City; Erling Wu-Bower, sous chef at The Publican in Chicago; Devin Knell, executive sous chef at The French Laundry in Yountville, Calif.; Ken Chong, executive sous chef at Telepan in New York City; and Jason Schaan, chef de cuisine at Michy's in Miami.